Overview
Brewster WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Thomas County, Kansas, serving a small population of 297. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting regional water quality.
Brewster WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. It serves a small population of approximately 297 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated on County Road 2, within the central Great Plains region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 151.42 volume units and a discharge volume of 105.99, it operates within its capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Kansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of these water bodies, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Brewster WWTP is located on County Road 2 in Thomas County, Kansas, United States, in the central Great Plains region.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 297 residents in the rural community of Thomas County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Kansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Brewster WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, Brewster WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality.
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